Associate Director Biostatistics, Cell Therapy Immunology Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Associate Director Biostatistics, Cell Therapy Immunology Are you ready to push the boundaries of science and transform the lives of patients living with cancer? As an Associate Director in Biostatistics for Cell Therapy Immunology, you’ll provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in drug development. Join us in our mission to eliminate cancer as a cause of death and make bold moves that truly improve patient outcomes.

Accountabilities:

Project manage a group of staff ensuring delivery of statistical contributions or support assessments and research within a specialist area of Biostatistics. Provide strategic scientific expertise to quantify the benefit, risk, value, and uncertainty of emerging product profiles throughout the drug development lifecycle. Oversee or provide expert technical support to AstraZeneca clients on a regional and potentially global basis. Develop, build, or act as a specialist within a cross-functional, multi-skilled team from various scientific disciplines. Lead initiatives to improve quality, integrity of information interpretation, cost, or time. Ensure all work adheres to AstraZeneca standards and external regulations. Efficiently lead and manage project information, strategy, quality standards, and integrity of information interpretation. Accountable for statistical work on products worldwide and provide leadership to internal and external statistical staff globally. Represent AstraZeneca and its Statistics function at external events. Network with colleagues and experts, providing statistical consultancy and serving as a resource for others. Oversee the statistical assessment and presentation of proposals. Investigate and develop leading-edge statistical or quantitative approaches for novel informatics in patient safety evaluation. Stay updated with internal changes and external regulations.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Bachelors of Science in an appropriate discipline with 3-5 years’ experience in industry (CRO or sponsor) HWalands-on experience designing, setting up and reporting out studies. Understanding of the overall drug development and commercialization process from development, launch through life cycle management In-depth knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role Extensive experience in clinical program and study design and data analysis Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline Expert reputation within the business and industry Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectations At AstraZeneca, we are united by our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. With one of the broadest Oncology pipelines in the industry, we offer opportunities to work with novel drugs and innovative approaches. Our collaborative environment empowers you to take smart risks, challenge norms, and learn from failures. We cultivate an attitude of courage, where everyone is encouraged to innovate and work at pace. Join us in making an important difference for patients worldwide. Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team! Date Posted 13-Jun-2025 Closing Date 30-Jul-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.